# Fiery Hotel Photography The Vogue Russia Kendra Spears Editorial is Elegantly Thrilling By Meghan Young | Published 2012-01-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vogue-russia-kendra-spears References: [fashiongonerogue](http://fashiongonerogue.com/kendra-spears-mariano-vivanco-vogue-russia-february-2012/) & [vogue.ru](http://www.vogue.ru/) The [Vogue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vogue-singapore) Russia Kendra Spears editorial is opulent and fiery. The former is due to the [luxurious hotel setting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ritzcarlton-and-late-checkout), while the latter owes itself to photographer Mariano Vivanco who used a slow shutter speed to manipulate the lighting. The effect is mesmerizing. A reader can almost imagine that the set is on fire. This fantastical thought gives the Vogue Russia Kendra Spears editorial a thrilling undertone that adds an edge to the elegant outfits. Stylist Miranda Almond chose a wardrobe rich with color, patterns and texture from the likes of Yves Saint Laurent, Alexander McQueen, Paul Smith and [Fendi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-ss24). She also styled male model Jack Curd. Hair stylist James Pecis created the soft waves for the Vogue Russia Kendra Spears editorial while Maxine Leonard did the glamorous makeup. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Opulent Hotel Photography:** The use of luxurious hotel settings in photography creates an opulent aesthetic that can be applied in various industries, such as luxury travel and hospitality. - **Lighting Manipulation:** The use of slow shutter speed to manipulate lighting in photography opens up opportunities for innovative lighting techniques in industries like film production and event lighting. - **Thrilling Undertones in Fashion Editorial:** Adding thrilling undertones to fashion editorials can disrupt the fashion industry and appeal to consumers who seek unique and edgy fashion experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Luxury Travel:** The opulent hotel photography trend can be utilized by luxury travel companies to showcase luxurious accommodations and attract high-end clientele. - **Hospitality:** Hotels and resorts can embrace opulent hotel photography to create visually stunning promotional materials and differentiate themselves in the competitive hospitality industry. - **Film Production:** Incorporating lighting manipulation techniques from photography into film production can lead to visually captivating and innovative cinematography effects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hotel-Inspired Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-st-regis-chicago-x-atelier-mira-couture.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Local Hotspot Fashion Shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeat-campaign.md) - [Star-Studded Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-2025-campaign.md) - [Feminine Rebellion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren.md) - [Restyled Cinematic Makeup Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign.md) - [Exquisite High Jewelry Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campaign-film.md) - [Exploratory Rose-Centered Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eva-green.md) - [Whimsical High-Fashion Holiday Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roger-vivier-holiday-2025.md)